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longed treatment of bromide is indicated. Get made 

 up this prescription : Solution of bromated arsenic, 

 i drachm-; potassium bromide, J oz. ; water, 12 oz. 

 For a dog the size of a Bloodhound the dose would 

 be one tablespoonful, mixed with a little water, and 

 then added to the food morning and evening for a 

 week, once a day for a. fortnight, once every other 

 day for another fortnight. If no other fits occur, 

 give only once every three days for some time longer. 

 The quantity, say, for a Spaniel or a Bulldog would 

 be half the amount, and for a Fox Terrier one -third. 

 It has been suggested that epilepsy may be induced 

 by auricular mange. If there is a discharge from 

 the inner ear, or one has reason to suspect the 

 presence of parasites, a little of the following liniment 

 should be injected into the passage daily : Olive- 

 oil, 100 parts; naphthol, 10 parts; and ether, 

 30 parts. Fits in puppies may be set up by worms. 

 Remove the cause. 



HERNIA. Umbilical hernia is by no means un- 

 common in young puppies. Provided the protrusion 

 is not larger than a small marble, it will go 

 back itself, but when it is larger a flat cork, or some 

 similar substance, should be placed over the spot 

 and held in place with stout veterinary plaster. 



JAUNDICE. The " yellows," in the vernacular, is 

 the result of ineffective action of the liver, and may 

 be brought about by ,a chill. It is very prevalent 

 among sporting dogs. The yellow appearance of the 

 mucous membranes renders diagnosis easy. Keep the 

 animal as free from draughts as possible when in his 

 kennel, let him have gentle exercise, and give only 

 light food which contains nothing of a fatty nature. 

 Mr. Sewell recommends the homoeopathic preparations 



